Members T.B. Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 I made my contribution to the U.S. economy today, bought a Hohner BluesBand harmonica for 4 bucks at GC. OK, now what? I'm trying to learn/play my first song "When The Saint's Go March'in" which came with the Hohner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 you gotta get a harp mic and run it through a pignose now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Spivey Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 coast2coastmusic.com is harp heaven. Tons of free info. When the reeds blow out and/or that one starts to rust, get you a Hohner Special 20. Harps are cool. You can tote 'em around in your pocket. Enjoy, the basics are quite easy to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 WhooHoo! So much fun to play and it can go anywhere. Geez...I haven't played one in years. I think my first tune was "Oh, Suzannah"...LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Spivey Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 WhooHoo! So much fun to play and it can go anywhere. Geez...I haven't played one in years. I think my first tune was "Oh, Suzannah"...LOL They say you'll always remember the first time you blew one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted November 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 you gotta get a harp mic and run it through a pignose now. Geez ND, I've had the thing for less than 24hrs and you got on the mic/pignose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Greymuzzle Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 That was not the instrument I was expecting to see on a "New Harp Day"! I had forgotten what a harp was in the American vernacular It's altogether more elegant and charming than one of the more common Irish ones a Gob Iron - a bit brutal I've long thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 That was not the instrument I was expecting to see on a "New Harp Day"! I had forgotten what a harp was in the American vernacular Yeah I was confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted November 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Yeah I was confused. Oops, I forgot that the American vernacular may not translate so well with our musical brothers/sisters across the seas. Harmonica: "blues harp", "harp", or "mouth organ" Nope, I didn't get this - But if every things goes well, I may get this - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members simplygoodmusic Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 God that second one looks cool. What do you guys call the first thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Spivey Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 That was not the instrument I was expecting to see on a "New Harp Day"! I had forgotten what a harp was in the American vernacular It's altogether more elegant and charming than one of the more common Irish ones a Gob Iron - a bit brutal I've long thought Gob Iron, eh? Never heard that one. I've always admired the Irish way with words. A tad brutal yes, but I doubt I'll forget it. Harp is the most common term here in the colonies. Rolls off the tongue better than Mississippi Saxophone. Especially after a few pints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brokepick Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Congrats on new "slobber trap" day. :poke: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T.B. Posted November 29, 2008 Author Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Congrats on new "slobber trap" day. :poke: Well hell, I was already slobbering the harmonica should be a sinch to learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Samilyn Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oops, I forgot that the American vernacular may not translate so well with our musical brothers/sisters across the seas. Harmonica: "blues harp", "harp", or "mouth organ" Nope, I didn't get this - That's going to be the next non-git addition to my stringed family. I started learning harp a couple of years ago, then it fell by the wayside and I sold the small one I had. Yup - a Celtic harp is at the top of my Santa list as soon as I rustle up another flute. But if every things goes well, I may get this - Erm...might be a good idea to tape all your windows before giving that one a blow. Also might wanna wear some shades or something. Looks like it might shoot slobber into one's eyebrows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brokepick Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Anybody ever hear it called a "french harp"? That was a term my grandfather used when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Spivey Posted November 29, 2008 Members Share Posted November 29, 2008 Anybody ever hear it called a "french harp"? That was a term my grandfather used when I was a kid. My grandfather called them that as well. The term was used in some old western movies, and a Merle Haggard song I don't recall the name of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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